Petty GMS US Space Force Car featured at Martinsville Speedway this past weekend - US Space Force Association
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Petty GMS US Space Force Car featured at Martinsville Speedway this past weekend

The Petty GMS racing team (a long-standing supporter of the U.S. Military) raced car 42 U.S. Space Force at Martinsville Speedway over the weekend of Oct. 29th and 30th. The U.S. Space Force car is a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Driver Ty Dillon is quoted on the Petty GMS website, “We do such a good job as an industry honoring our military every week. It is an honor to have the Space Force on our car. I love the design and am very thankful for the opportunity.”

The Space Force Association (SFA) was also recognized on car 42. SFA is the only independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as a professional military association. SFA’s sole focus is supporting the United States Space Force and its Guardians. SFA Membership is open to both military and civilians.

U.S. Space Force No. 42 Car
SFA Team Poses With No. 42 Space Force Car

Petty GMS Privileged To Honor Armed Forces

Team owner Maury Gallagher commented, “We are very honored to have the U.S. Space Force and the U.S. Air Force on our cars this weekend. We greatly respect the men and women of our Armed Forces. Honoring them is truly a privilege.”

Petty GMS VP of Strategy Jerry Martinez followed up by stating, “It is truly fantastic to have our Nation’s Space Force Guardians on the 42 car at Martinsville. This tremendous group of professionals ensures the safety of our country in contested airspace far above the earth. We also thank the Space Force Association for all they do to advance the space mission and to support the Guardians who conduct that mission….great to have The SFA on our car.”

SFA President Bill Woolf commented Sunday, “With 75 million NASCAR fans, there is no better way to inform America about the United States Space Force than to put it on a car. SFA is honored to be showcased on the same car to let people know they can support the Space Force by becoming a member. We can’t all be members of the Space Force, but we can all join the Space Force Association. I cannot thank Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Martinez enough for giving us this opportunity.”

See more photos from the event on our Instagram!

About SFA

The Space Force Association (SFA) is the only independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as a professional military association whose sole focus is supporting the United States Space Force, United States Space Command, U.S. national spacepower at large, and our global partners and allies’ efforts in space exploration. Its core functions are to research, inform, and advocate to achieve superior spacepower by shaping a Space Force that provides credible deterrence in competition, dominant capability in combat, and professional services for all partners. In addition, the SFA has an essential function to provide support for the men and women of the U.S. Space Force. Membership is open to both military and civilians.

Members of the U.S. Space Force Posing With No. 42 Space Force Car
Space Force Nascar
U.S. Space Force No. 42 Car
SFA Founder and President, Bill Woolf (right) and SFA Executive Director, Eric Sundby (left)

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The Space Force Association is a way to get involved in the space community, inform policy, network with military, industry, and academic leaders, and create lasting partnerships for both individual and organizational benefit. The Space Force Association combines the expertise of senior leaders, operators, seasoned professionals, young people with fresh ideas, and anyone else on the space spectrum to create an organization that is committed to sustaining US dominance in space.

Benefits of Membership

  • Early access to Space Warfighter Talks, Space Innovation Talks, and other audio and video exclusives
  • Discount tickets to SFA-hosted events
  • Direct access to our network of government, industry, and educational partners
  • Vocational education and unique job opportunities from our corporate members
  • A chance to amplify your voice in the debate over the future of the national space enterprise!
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